Growing anger and concern in The Hague and Brussels after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio launches new campaign against the International Criminal Court
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Dutch government warns US sanctions could hit European internet services
The Hague warns that US control over key parts of the internet leaves Dutch and European organisations vulnerable to American sanctions, as concerns grow over Washington’s ability to disrupt European digital services. But despite taking an unusually critical tone towards its closest ally, the Dutch government is not yet
The Netherlands prepares new China policy as economic security moves up the agenda
The Dutch government is preparing a series of decisions on China, economic security and international trade that will give a clearer picture of how The Hague intends to protect strategic interests while keeping the Netherlands open for business. A newly released government planning document reveals when parliament can expect the
Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen says US did not ask The Hague to soften tone on Russia
Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen says the Netherlands will continue to describe Russia as NATO’s biggest security threat, amid reports that Washington has urged several allies to tone down their rhetoric. Exclusive reporting and analysis from The Hague. First month €2.50 Start reading
Dutch cabinet rebukes UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese over NATO and Ukraine remarks
The Dutch government has renewed its criticism of controversial UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, arguing that comments attributed to her about Ukraine, NATO and the Cuba embargo fall outside her official mandate. While The Hague stops short of pursuing formal action against her position, newly released parliamentary answers show growing